Wesley D Photography  ·  Orange County

Welcome
home.

The tiny stretches. The milk-drunk sighs. The way your house feels different now. Let's hold onto this exactly as it is.

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No rush, no pressure. Just a calm morning at home, capturing your new little world as it settles in.

From $750All-inclusive
75+Edited images
In-homeYour space, your light
Save $250+ Maternity bundle
In-home newborn session Orange County, calm lifestyle photography

In-Home Newborn Sessions

Right at home.
Right on time.

Newborn sessions happen in your home, your real home, with your real light and your real people. No studio, no props that don't belong to you. Just the place where your family actually lives, and the brand new person who just joined it.

Sessions are calm, unrushed, and built around your baby's pace. Siblings are welcome, pets are welcome, the laundry on the couch is welcome. This is your life right now, and it's worth documenting exactly as it is.

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7–14
Days Old

The sweet spot for newborn sessions: sleepy, curly, and still so new.

1–2
Hours

Relaxed pace, no rushing. We go at your baby's schedule, not ours.

In-Home
Location

Your home, your light, your world. The most natural backdrop there is.

They're only this tiny
once.

Book before your due date so we can hold a spot for those first precious days.

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Kind Words

We had such a wonderful experience working with Daniel for our newborn session. He arrived right on time and brought such a calm, patient energy, which made all the difference since our baby was only 2 weeks old. He never made us feel rushed and created such a relaxed environment for our family.

Divya M.

We have now booked two sessions with Daniel, one mini-session and one in-home newborn session, and have been SO pleased with the galleries. He takes whatever time necessary to ensure you get the shots you care about most.

A. C.

Daniel has a true gift for capturing not just moments, but feelings.

Sophia Nawn

Newborn Spotlights

The first few days. The ones you'll never quite get back.

I would walk through fire for them.
Or, more realistically, tiptoe past their door during nap time.

The Picture Book Session

The Ganesh Family

In-Home Session · Long Beach

Ganesh family newborn session, in-home Long Beach
Ganesh family newborn session, in-home Long Beach Ganesh family newborn session, in-home Long Beach

Two weeks old. Already crushing it.

Ganesh family newborn session, in-home Long Beach
Ganesh family newborn session, in-home Long Beach Ganesh family newborn session, in-home Long Beach

Kind Words

Daniel arrived right on time and brought such a calm, patient energy, which made all the difference since our baby was only 2 weeks old. He never made us feel rushed and created such a relaxed environment for our family.

Divya Ganesh

Ganesh family newborn session, in-home Long Beach
Ganesh family newborn session, in-home Long Beach Ganesh family newborn session, in-home Long Beach Ganesh family newborn session, in-home Long Beach

I'd hold this baby all day. Well, not all day, because my back. But also I would. Don't tell my back.

The Picture Book Session

The Hunter Family

In-Home Session · Rancho Mission Viejo

Dad in nursery glider chair holding newborn, Hunter family in-home session Rancho Mission Viejo
Tiny newborn feet held in dad’s hands, Hunter family in-home session Rancho Mission Viejo Newborn lying on the bed with mom in the background, Hunter family in-home session Rancho Mission Viejo

So this is the world. So far, the lighting is good and people keep holding me. No complaints.

Newborn looking up at the camera in cream onesie, Hunter family in-home session Rancho Mission Viejo Mom in glider chair cradling newborn while dad rests his hand on her shoulder, Hunter family in-home session Rancho Mission Viejo
Mom smiling in a doorway in a white dress with dad and baby in the foreground, Hunter family in-home session Rancho Mission Viejo Dad holding newborn close, both looking at each other in the nursery, Hunter family in-home session Rancho Mission Viejo
Dad standing behind mom seated in the glider holding their newborn, Hunter family in-home session Rancho Mission Viejo

Someone keeps putting a teddy bear next to me. He doesn’t say much. I respect that.

Mom by the window holding her newborn close, both looking at each other, Hunter family in-home session Rancho Mission Viejo Mom gently placing newborn in the crib, Hunter family in-home session Rancho Mission Viejo
Newborn lying with a teddy bear tucked beside him in the crib, Hunter family in-home session Rancho Mission Viejo

First week: complete. Status: small, but optimistic.

The Picture Book Session

Nathan & Ana

In-Home Session · San Diego

Newborn in teddy bear outfit nestled in a woven basket with mom and dad's hands resting close, Nathan and Ana in-home session San Diego
Close-up of newborn sleeping in teddy bear outfit with both parents' hands gently framing the basket, Nathan and Ana in-home session San Diego Tiny newborn hand wrapped around mom's finger, teddy bear sleeve and basket weave in soft focus, Nathan and Ana in-home session San Diego

I have been informed I am a bear now. I will allow it.

Dad seated on the floor, mom on the couch holding the newborn between them, all three close in soft window light, Nathan and Ana in-home session San Diego Mom resting her head on dad's shoulder while he cradles the newborn on the couch, Nathan and Ana in-home session San Diego
Mom holding the newborn close in warm window light, baby's face framed against her sweater, Nathan and Ana in-home session San Diego Mom leaning into dad's shoulder as he holds the newborn in a green knit outfit, both parents looking down at the baby, Nathan and Ana in-home session San Diego
Mom and dad leaning toward each other with the newborn between them, soft reflections in the window glass, Nathan and Ana in-home session San Diego

They look at each other, then at me, then at each other. I think I broke them.

Mom kissing newborn's cheek as dad leans in close, baby in green knit sleeper, Nathan and Ana in-home session San Diego Tiny newborn feet cradled in mom's hand against a green knit sleeper, Nathan and Ana in-home session San Diego
Newborn fast asleep in teddy bear outfit, parents' hands resting on either side, Nathan and Ana in-home session San Diego

Officially settled. Den is warm. Staff is loyal. 10/10.